| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $236.70 | 8.640% | $257.1509 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.89 | 12.207% | $147.9898 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.52 | 5.103% | $260.1509 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.48 | 12.157% | $34.1855 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.62 | 11.294% | $216.6004 | $216.60 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.97 | 3.199% | $140.3197 | $140.32 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.51 | 10.260% | $25.9221 | $25.92 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.69 | $1,082.3193 | $1,082.32 | $1,082.30 | $1,082.40 | |